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Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-12-24
GREAT THINGS HOPED FOR.
Chicago Thinks She Has Discovered Nat
ural Gas,

CHICAGO, Dec 24-This city is just now
on the edge of great discovsry-or some
thing else-the trouble" being that q posi-
bility of natural gas right at home has pre-
scented itself. The Cooke Brewing company
uses lake water for washing purposes, OBJ
tanning it by a pipe thai extends from the
brewery and into the lake to where the water
Is about twenty feet deep Surprise and
CONSERVATION was occasionsd two days ago
when the engineer caused slight explosion
by taking light near the outflow Of this
pipe.
1t has been found that the water is charged
with gas of some kind, and at the end of q
one and one-haf inch pipe connected with
the supply-pipe there is a flame eighteen
inches long burning. Whether it is natural
gas, water gas or coal gas which escapes into
the water through leak in the mains, is not
known, and no expert has yet risksd his rep
utation on an opinion. The Brewing COM
pany will investigate the matter further,
and determine the nature of the phenome-
non
Meanwhile Chicago holds her breath and
waltz and homes
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-12-24
New York.
A Wonderful Food Medicine

Known and used by physicians all over
the world. SCOTS Emulsion not only
gives flesh and strength by virtue of its
own nutritious properties, but creates an
appetite for food that builds up the
wasted body. Il have been using SCOTS
Emulsion for several years. and am
pleased with its action. My patients say
that 1t is pleasant and pslatable, and all
grow stronger aud gain flesh from the use
of it. ] use it in all cases of wasting
diseases, and it is specially useful for
children when nutriment medication is
needed. as in Marasmus 1T. W PIERCE,
M. d., Knoxville, Ala.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-12-24
THE CHICAGO TIMES SOLD.
New Men to Take Hold Jan. 4-Terms of
Purchase.


Purchase.
CHICAGO, H., Dec. 24-Nothing save the
ratification in open conrt now remains to
complete the transfer of the Times. This
step will soon occur, but the West-Snowden
syndicate will not assume control Of the
paper sooner than Jan 4 Friday a confer
ence between Judge TrumbuIl, Writ Dexter,
W. c. Cloudy. the re ceiver, and Others, rep
resenting the heirs in litigation, was held
with Judge Tulsy in his private office. and by
a mutual understanding it was decided to
postpone the transfer for ten days. As an
additional evidence Of good faith on the part
of the syndicate the sum Of $25, 600 was de-
posted, and this, with like sum already
put up, makes an aggregate OF $50, 900 adj
vanced to make the negotiations binding. The
most radical change to be effected, so far
as the general public are concerned, is the
reduction OF the price OF the paper from to
8 cents 1t is understood that Clinton A
Snowden, in conjunction with James j.
West will constitute the directorate, and j. R.
Dunlop will conduct the city department
Attorney Trude, who was a witness in the
case, but really represents the heirs, though
not officially acting as counsel in the mat
ter, said Friday afternoon that S575, 900 was the
actual amount Of cash to be paid over blythe
purchasers, who will also assume about $50,
900 of liabilities in the shape of mortgages.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-12-24

NEW YORK, Dec ga woman of fine
appearance visited police headquarters Fri
was Mrs. Lillian Forbes, of Stamford, Conn,
and had been robbed of 500 with which she
came to the city tc do Christmas shopping
She said that after the robbery she pawned
$500 seal skin coat for $50 but that hack
driver, whom she engaged to take her to a
friends house, stole the wallet containing the
$50 and pawn ticket After relating the
story she became III from hysteria, and was
taken to Bellevue hospital
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-12-24

During the mild days of last week ind
the fore part of this, one of our leading
merchants man who "has an eve to
impressions in business an i'm
mense sign painted, "Overcoats at Re-
duced Prices, " and erected it conspicu-
ously in front Of his store. When the
cold snap came on Wednesday, the sign
came down in a hurry and is laid away
for future use. =
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-12-24
Anti-Hat Tippers.

A number of young men in Danville
have organized a society for the sup
preston of the hat tipping craze. to
be known as the "Anti-Hat Tippers. 4"
The society in question believes that the
hat tipping business has become a per-
feet bore, and for this reason every mem
her OF the new society who tips his dicer
to lady will have to pay fine of twen-
ty,five cents for each offence. At the
end OF every month the fines collected
will be divided among the members who
have not broken the rules.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-12-24

NEW YORK, Dec 2s.-In which ar
rived in Jersey City over the Erie railway
from St Louis Thursday night were found
two dress skirts covered with blood stains
and with substance resembling human
brains. A slung-shot, also blood-stained, was
found beside the skirts. The articles were
found at the bottom OF load of bales Of
cotton The St Louis police have been no
tifiad
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-12-24

NEWCASTLE, Pa, Dec 24.-The iron broke
through the Neshannock furnace, in this city,
about 2:3o Friday afternoon, and coming in
contact with the water surrounding it, cre-
ated a terrible explosion. James Killeen,
James Lawler, John Cunningham were
caught by the molten metal and horribly
burned. Killeen will probably die. All the
wood work in the vicinity was burned and
about thirty tons Of metal lies in a solid mass
on the ground
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-12-24

EVANSVILLE. O., Dec a4-The trial Of
William George for the killing of James
Scott last July eliminated Friday monring
in verdict Of guilty Of murder in the first
degree Five ballots were taken before the
jury agreed on their verdict, which meets
with popular approval This is the first con-
viction for murder in the first degrees in
forty-four years, and the second in the his
tory of Muskingum county.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-12-24
A WILD WESTERN INCIDENT
In Which Wilkinson vindicated His Abil.
ity to Shoot.

BUTTE, M. T., Dec A.-Jim Smith and
Thomas Leonard were shot Thursday in Jack
Dowd's saloon by man named Wilkinson.
They had been gambling. and Wilkinson
lost He intimated that the others had
robbed him, whereupon rev arose. Will
kinson threatened to hurt somebody If he
was ''monkeyed' with, saying, "See here,
Smith, Pm armed, and il you don't look out
I'll be id if don't pump you full of lead "
To this Smith replied: Bah! You shooti
You haven't enough sand to use gum On
this Wilkinson pulled a revolver and shot
Smith in the mouth, the bullet knocking out
his front teeth, passing through his tongue
and lodging in his neck Leonard attempted
to interfere. and was shot through the nose
1t is doubtful if Smith lives. Wilkinson
escaped
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-12-24

Is natures own true laxative. It is the
most easily taken. and the most effective
remedy known to cleanse the system
when bilious or costiye; to dispel head
aches, colds and fevers; to. cure habitusl
constipation indigestion, piles. etc.
Manufactured only by the Californis Fig
Syrup Company. San Francisco, Cal.
Hartz & Bahnsen. agents. Rock Island,
III.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-12-24

NEW YORK, Dec. "a A special to The
Evening Telegram from Washington says:
Speaker Carlisle has decided upon the mem.
bership of the ways and means committee.
The Democratic members will be Mills Of
Texas, chairman; Cox of New York. Nc
MILAN of Tennessee, Breckenridge Of Ken
lucky, Breckenridge of Arkansas, Turner of
Georgia, and Bynum of Indiana The Re-
publican members are Kelley of Pennsylva-
MIA, Browne of Indiana, Reed of Maine. Nc
Kinley of Ohio and Fuller of Iowa Fuller
YVES one OF the Republicans who voted for the
consideration of the Morrison bill. As the
committee now stands there is not protec-
ZIONIST among the majority, while only one
free trader has been assigned to the minor
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-12-24

FARGO, D. T., Dec 24-Fire broke out at
4 o'clock Friday evening in the block 'front.'
ing on Northern Pacific avenue, between
Broadway and Fifth street. Doyle's livery
stable, Holdens saloon, Stewards saloon,
Huntoon's restaurant, and Coles unoccupied
building were totally consumed. Total loss,
s35 600: insurance. S24 OOO
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-12-24

vacancy In the Elev-
enth district, caused by
the death of Congress
man Moffatt Gov
ernor Luce will proba-
bly, defer calling the
election until after the
holidays. Already the
race for succession has
begun. The Hon. Jay
A. Hubbell, State Sem
ator Seymour, a n d
Judge C. B. Grant are
mentioned as upper
peninsula candidates,
with chances favorable
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-12-24

IRoNToN, O., Dec. 24--The jury in the
Pearson Mccoy case, after being out twenty
hours brought in verdict Friday of muir
der in the second degree. This is the same
as that given his father, ALI Mccoy, con-
victed at Portsmouth last July. Both are
charged with numbering DR.. William North
up at Haverhill last April ALI is now serv-
ing his life sentence, and Pearson will join
him soon. The verdict meets with general
apnroyaI
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-12-24

TORONTO, Can, Dec. "a There is consid-
cradle excitement in Roman Catholic circles
here over the circular issued to each sup
porter Of the separate schools, at the instance
of the Toronto branch OF the Irish National
league, calling on every Irish Catholic to op-
pose at the polls those trustees who marched
in the procession of the queens jubilee last
June. There will likely be lively times be.
tween the Nationalist and the other party
ON nomination day.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-12-24

COMO, Colo, Dec 24-At an early hour
Friday mo rniug, while trainmen were trans.
ferring the Gunnison sleeper to the Leadviile
train, in some way the sleeper, with one
coach, got away and started down a steep
grade with no train men aboard to set the
brakes Soon a velocity Of fifty miles an
hour Yves reached. Two miles from here the
cars jumped the track and were demolished.
The only passenger on the Inflated cars was
man named Bates, who covered his head
with pillows, and was taken out Of the
wreck without scratch.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-12-24

WATERBURY, Conn, Dec "A prize
fight took place on the Plainville campmeet-
ing ground Thursday night between Mike
Burns of this city, and Gus Ellis. After
twenty seconds Burns landed blow on the
side of Zilrs head, which startled the recipi-
emit so profoundly that he skunk into his cor
nsr, and refused 10 come out Burns was
awarded the stakes Amounting to $500
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-12-24

SHELBY. O., Dec A-Two fast trains on
the Baltimore & Ohio railroad collided near
Spring Mills early Friday morning while
running at the rate of a mile a minute ri.
Both engines were demolished, but what is
the most miraculous not single passenger
was hurt. The damage will reach several
fhoueond dollars
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-12-24

NEW YORK, Dec 24-Lieut. Percy P May
received parcel by messenger Friday after
noon. He cut open the supposed Christmas
present and found its contents to be string
attached to a match, some powder, gun cot
ton, muriatic acid and some loose pins. There
was sliding cover, the pulling Of which
would have ignited the match The police
have the box
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-12-24

SPRINGFIELD. Mass, Dee 24-W. L.
Warren, for over twenty years edjtorially
connected with The Republican, died Friday
evening, aged 40 years
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-12-24

WASHINGTON CITY, Dec "a. - Consul
Griffin, Of Sydney, Australia, reports to the
department of the state. that the direct wool
export to the United States for the past year
has been very light, amounting to only IA
600 bales from Melbourne, and 100 bales from
Sydney. The American trade in wool, COM
pared with that of Great Britain, is insignifi-
cant. This is thought to be due to the tariff
levied by the United States on wool
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-12-24

BIRMINGHAM, Ala, Dec. z4-George VIII
liams, colored, was hanged at 1880 Friday
for the murder of fellow convict last May.
When asked if he had anything to say, he
answered: I'm ready. let 'er gon
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-12-24

LONDON, Dec. IA dispatch from Sgd
ney N. S. W, says the date fixed for the
sculling match between Hanlan and Trickett
is May g. Hanlan has decided to challenge
Bubear to two matches to be rowed in Eng
land in September for $500 a side
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-12-24

MILWAUKEE, Wis, Dec. IA special to
The Evening Wisconsin from Oshkosh says:
Congressman Guenther is preparing bill,
which be will introduce in the house, calling
for the appointment of committee of three
to inv estigate the Standard Oh monopoly.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-12-24

is undoubtedly caused by lacid acid in the
blood. This acid attacks The fibrous tis-
s;Hz.. and causes the pains and aches in
THk. shoulders, knees, ankles, hips,
r. eA.s. Thousands of people have
y ~ i.4ss2ds Sarsaparilla a positive
drSy noeism. This medicine, by
s X ~ 1en3n. neutralizes the acid
u md g Cad also builds up and
sepI Ia hole body.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-12-24

to the latter The nomination will undoubts
eddy go to that section of the district A tel
egram from Washington City says the body
of the dead representative left there Friday
at s:16 p. m, accompanied by the con-
gressional delegation.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-12-24

NEW YORK, Dec A-The annual report
of the Manhattan Elevated railroad, filed at
Albany Friday, shows net earnings amount
ing to over per cent on SET, 0O0, 600 stock.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-12-24

On CITY, Pa, Dec. 24.-The Western
Pennsylvania & New York railrod shops
were burned at $50 o'clock Friday morning.
Seven locomotives were partly destroyed.
Loss $780,
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-12-24

HH OUntihthtAI IIl6 1nBufunCe COMipHuy.
HARTFORD, Conn, Dec. 24.--Judge Car
penter has appointed ex-Lieutenant Gov
ernor L. H. Cook, Of Riverton, and Hon.
John R. Buck, Of Hartford, receivers of the
Continental Life Insurance company, and
granted decree Of receivership Policy
holders claims must be sent in by July j,
1899
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-12-24

BERLIN, Dec. 24-Herr Schott, the Ger
man tenor, has devoted tbs money he earned
during his engagements in America TO the
erection of Lutheran church at Abenberg
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-12-24

COLOGNE, Dec. A-Fivs Thousand per-
sons marched in procession to the shrine of
the Virgin, at Aix-la- Chapelle Friday, aud
offered prayers for the recovery of the crown
prince of Prussia
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-12-24

BOSTON, Dec paw. w. Bennett, brother
Of F. E Bennett, Friday scored ga points
in 100 shots with a 44-caliber revolver, fifty
yards range, thus beating Mr.. Paine's score
Of 9O4 points Wednesday, Bennett made 80
bulls-eyes, thus equalling Paine's record in
hat
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-12-24

Congressman 8. 8. Cox gives free talks
on Turkey before New York clubs-not
the Thanksgiving turkey, but the turkey
of the Turks.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-12-24

CHICAGO, Dec. 2&-Issceiver Jonp No
Nulta, of the Wabash railway. has just fin
ished his report of the receipts and disburse-
msnts from Nov. / to Nov. 30 inclusive. 1t
shows that the cash balance on hand Oct 81
was 1910, 45775; the receipts during the
month, ss53, 227. 10, total of 81, 1853, 664 IS.
The disbursements on accounts prior to
April l, 1887, were $l7, Al. Is; on current &C.
count, s792, SIS. AZ; deposit for payment Of
coupons, on first mortgage bonds, $751;
Al. 10; a total of $997, 464. 80, leaving q cash
balance on hand Nov. 80 of $766, 200. 40.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-12-24

ST. LOUIS, Mo. Dec 4-The fire at Wink
elmeyer's brewery was confined to the engine
room, cooper shop, and ice house, The loss
was SIS 90; insured
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-12-24

HALIFAX, N. s., Dec. 24-The schooner
Mamie l., which sailed from Yarmouth for
Bermuda in October, has been given up as
lost with her crew of six Yarmouth men.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-12-24

Senator Mitchell, of Oregon. is going
to do his best this winter to have navy
yard established on Puget Sound.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-12-24
BROKE A GOOD RECORD.
Fatal Disaster on the Wisconsin Central
A Babes Miraculous Escape,

Fatal Disaster on the Wisconsin Central
Babes Miraculous Escape.
ASHLAND, Wis, Dec 24-The Wisconsin
Central line broke its record Thursday night,
and had an accident Of Importance. As the
train that leaves Ashland at 1880 o'clock for
Milwaukee approached Coolidge, small
station, a broken rail was encountered which
threw the sleeping car and first and second
class coaches from the track, the baggage
car and engine remaining on the road-bed
The cars were filled with passengers, and but
few escaped without injuries of more or
less Importance One man was killed His
name was Monte. He &c. On the train at
Butternr. He attempted tn get out of q
window when he felt the uneven motion of
the train, and was caught under the car and
crushed to a jelly. Conductor C. Fl. Green
fold, who was passing through the train, was
caught in the shower of falling debris and
held prisoner between two timbers. He
was .scued, but Is thought to be fatally
hurt His injuries are internal His leg is
broken.
The others badly injured are: Thomas
Mooney, Ashland, terribly bruised, will re-
cover; Thomas Schneider, Ashland, has a
frightful cash in the head and is badly
scratched Mr.. Clemens wife and three
children, Duluth, all badly bruised; M.
Mahoney, Ashland, received bad cuts; Mira
Sullivan, wife Of Conductor Sullivan, en-
route to Stevens Point received serious in
juriss on her head, her scalp being laid open;
Mr.. Mucklonoquox. residence unknown,
seriously hurt; Mr.. Moody, Eau Claire, and
Mr.. Conuel, Chippewa Falls, were also in
jured.
Superintendent Wolford was in the sleeper,
but escaped unframed. Passengers who ar
rived here Friday noon credit him with
great cooness and presence Of mind in e1-
tinguishing fires that started in the coaches
Three section crews and crews Of other
trains were secured in short order. Mrs
Sullivan's little baby was thought to have
been killed, but was found under bundle Of
bedding in the sleeper. Berths over it were
jammed into heap. The little one was un-
harmed and the joy Of the mother at finding
her babe was intense.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-12-24

WASHINGTON CITY, Dec. "a - During
November past 81 .979 immigrants arrived in
this country against 81, 629 in November,
1874
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-12-24

PHILADELPHIA, Pa, Dec. 24-Positive
confirmation of the loss of the American
clipper ship Alfred Watts, which sailed from
this port for Hiogo, Japan, Oct. s, has been
received at the maritime exchange in this
city. A letter received from Conone E
Red, Of Barbados, told Of the capsizmg Of
the ship ten days out and the loss of all on
board, with the exception of two of the crew,
Henry Magnus and Oscar Lind. The vessel
left here with a complement of twenty-eight
men, including officers. The survivors say
that on Oct is, the ship encountered bur-
ricane which dismasted her. She became
waterlogged and finally capsized. The vessel
was laden with petroleum valued at SIS 900
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-12-24
Congressman Moffatt's District.

LANSING Mich, Dec. a4.-The state de-
partment was officially notified Friday of the
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-12-24

Coal has been selling at Los Angeles.
CAL, for $16 a ton.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-12-24

There were recently taken from one OF
the mounds near the Ohio river two silver
crosses and thirty silver sl1oe buckles, the
latter bearing the French crown and date
of 1880.
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1887-12-24
with BUBBLlNG GROAN,"
A Fatal Sense of Security AwfulIy Real
lied at Sea.

"A wet sheet and flowing sea, a breeze that 70
lows fast"
From his lookout the faithful oil
captain OF yonder merchantmen casts al
uneasy glance at the distant horizon
See yonder small speck of cloud IN,
larger than pans hand" He watches
it with his piercing eye for few mo
ments, then reaches for his long eyeglass
To his experienced view, this harmless.
little cloud betokens danger.
Across his bronzed face there comes q
look Of determination, and, with quick
orders to the seamen, the craft is put
about and all sail made for the nearest
harbor, where in apparent safety the
anchor is dropped, and the hardy
mariners watch the approaching storm
with defiance
The storm bursts
The decks have been cleared, the sails
close furled, and all ordinary prepare
tons made for an emergency.
The storm increases but all seems safe
But see the vessel gives sudden
lurch, turns quickly about, and away
she goes!
The anchor chain has broken!
This mighty ship might have ridden
safely, but for one weak link in that
anchor chain!
The strength of the chain is no greater
than the strength of its weakest link.
On the sea OF life, how many men are
wrecked because of the unsupported
weakness of link in the chain of health,
one weak vital organ i'll the body.
Tho mystery of death is even greater
than the mystery OF life. We think the
links of our chain are strong, but we too
snl do Ixro
selves, and never really kn0wn that they
will bear the strain tEat we put upon
them.
II have friend" sail DR.. Dio Lewis,
"who can lift 900 pounds, and yet is an
habitual sufferer from kidney and liver
trouble and low spirits" The doctor who
teachers of the laws of health, wrote:
''The very marked testimonials from
college professors, respectable physi-
clans, and other gentlemen of intelli-
gence and character, to the value of
Warmers safe cure, have greatly sur
prised me. Many of these gentlemen l
know, and, reading their testimony,
Was impelled to purchase some bottles of
Warmers safe cure and analyze it. Be-
sides took some, swallowing three times
he prescribed quantity. 1 am satisfied
hat the medicine is not injurious, and
will frankly add that if l found myself
he victim OF a serious kidney trouble l
should use this preparation"
One year ago the Serbia, while in q
'reat storm, parted her two-inch rudder
hain,-no wonder,-it was rusted |
brought The key to human health is
he condition of the kidneys, and they |
nay long be diseased and we be ignorant
{ the fact, because they give forth little
+ no pain. They in reality cause the
majority of all the deaths, by polluting
he blood and sending disease all through
le system.
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1887-12-24

Under the constitution adopted
in Holland in 1914, women land
owners and Taxpayers are entitled
to vote on the same terms as men,
and during the past seventy-three
years any qualified woman who de-
sired to vote has done so without
opposition. BY the recent extern
sion of suffrage, $4,000 persons
have been enfranchised. Many of
them are women, and large num-
bprs of women now regularly attend
the elections.